Missing Since Monday – “Better Days”-I’ve written about my love of pop punk many times, so I won’t regale the reader here. That said, if you know the Relient K song “Sadie Hawkins Dance,” you will really feel a connection with this track. …
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Three unique new rock tracks that show the versatility of the genre
Chemical Sun – “Disdain”-I don’t write about much harder rock, so this is about the hardest you’re going to get from me. That said, fans of bands like Breaking Benjamin are going to find a lot to like about this style and sound …
Three high energy pop rock tracks to power your midweek
Melxdie – “STATIC”-Something about the opening guitar solo to this track reminds me of 80s hair metal and I’m not at all mad about it. There’s a powerful energy that opens the track, preparing the listener for a quality lead vocal that cuts …
Check It Out! A pair of brand new POP PUNK tracks for your consideration
Hana Lili – “Ur Girlfriend’s a Lawyer”-I’m a sucker for a well produced pop punk track and this one definitely fits the bill. The lead vocal absolutely soars and the chords are vibrant. The sound does a great job of moving between dynamic …
Three brand new Indie Rock tracks that hint at alt rock, pop punk, and tons of good vibes
The Ansells – “Work It Out”-When I tell people that I write about indie rock, this is the kind of music I want them to imagine. The sound is driven by electric guitars, a driving rhythm, and some captivating vocals. I’m not sure …
Three brand new pop punk tracks that will have you falling in love with the genre all over again
Who saves the hero? – “Enemies”-There’s something about a good power chord and a soaring lead vocal that makes me feel like I’m a young adult again, full of all the angsty frustrations of young love. This song captures some of the bands …
Three new rock tracks that show the wide range of the genre in 2025
Leave Behind – “Torn Apart and Wasted”-You wouldn’t know it to see me driving my minivan to soccer practice these days, but I used to be a punk rock fan… mxpx, Relient K, Good Charlotte… definitely spent my time in some sticky-floored venues …
Three new pop rock tracks that will have you ready to head out to a show
Jacob on the Moon – “Swimming in Your World”-There’s something about the chill groove of this track that won me over right away. The vocal sits right in the pocket, allowing the listener to follow the lyrics but not fully being hit in …
Three new songs showing the wild and exciting textures of contemporary rock music
Silver Lake Radio – “First Gray Hair”-This is a great tune that straddles the line between rock and country music, right in the realm of what folks call alt country these days. That said, I think it fits nicely here as a chill …
Three new rock tracks to energize your weekend
Porto Ruby – “Your Bird Has Flown”-Sometimes people need to be reminded that rock music didn’t start out as head-banging hard music. The origins of rock music sounded a lot more like bluesy folk music, a lot like this track from Porto Ruby. …
